Sub Product
Blended Hovenia Tea, Decaffeine Hovenia Tea, Hovenia Tea Bag, Loose Leaf Hovenia Tea, +1
Raw Materials
Dried Hovenia Dulcis Fruit
Last Updated
2026-07-26
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Hovenia Tea market coverage spans 6 countries.
- 23 exporter companies and 28 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 27 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 3 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-26.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Hovenia Tea
Analyze 27 supplier-linked transactions across the top 3 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Hovenia Tea.
Hovenia Tea Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Hovenia Tea to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Hovenia Tea: South Korea (-29.7%), Ecuador (+1.4%), China (-0.0%).
Hovenia Tea Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Hovenia Tea country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Hovenia Tea transaction unit prices: China (11.61 USD / kg), South Korea (0.54 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | -0.0% | 17 | 10.63 USD / kg (296 kg) | 11.57 USD / kg (21,600 kg) | 11.59 USD / kg (21,546 kg) | 11.61 USD / kg (21,762 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Korea | -29.7% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.54 USD / kg (773.32 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ecuador | +1.4% | 7 | 8.23 USD / kg (1,478.4 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Hovenia Tea Global Supply Chain Coverage
51 companies
23 exporters and 28 importers are mapped for Hovenia Tea.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Hovenia Tea, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Hovenia Tea Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
23 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Hovenia Tea. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Hovenia Tea Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 23 total exporter companies in the Hovenia Tea supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Hovenia Tea, Dried Guava Leaf, Fresh Persimmon Leaf Tea +5
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Hovenia Tea
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-29
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Hovenia Tea, Red Ginseng Extract, Natural Energy Drink +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Hovenia Tea, Ginger Extract, Tea Extract +1
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-03
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Red Ginseng Extract, Hovenia Tea, Zinc Supplement +5
Hovenia Tea Global Exporter Coverage
23 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Hovenia Tea supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Hovenia Tea Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
28 importer companies are mapped for Hovenia Tea demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Hovenia Tea Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 28 total importer companies tracked for Hovenia Tea. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-29
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-07
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesGrocery StoresOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
28 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Hovenia Tea.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Hovenia Tea buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried (Packaged Herbal Tea/Infusion)
Industry PositionProcessed Beverage Product
Market
Hovenia tea is a niche herbal infusion product typically made from parts of Hovenia dulcis (Japanese raisin tree), sold as dried tea (loose or tea bags) and, in some markets, as instant mixes or concentrates. Product-specific global trade visibility is limited because customs statistics generally aggregate herbal materials and herbal infusions into broader HS categories, making country rankings and market sizing difficult to substantiate at item level. Commercial activity is most associated with East Asia given the plant’s native range and established consumer familiarity, with cross-border sales often occurring via specialty retail and e-commerce channels. Market access and continuity of trade are more sensitive to regulatory classification (tea/food vs. supplement/novel food) and labeling/health-claim compliance than to commodity-style supply shocks.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaWithin the species’ native range; potential source of cultivated or collected botanical material used in herbal products (product-level volumes not consistently reported in global trade datasets).
- South KoreaWithin the species’ native range; strong product association in consumer markets for Hovenia-based teas and beverages (trade volumes not consistently reported in global trade datasets).
- JapanWithin the species’ native range; potential source of cultivated botanical material and processed herbal products (product-level volumes not consistently reported in global trade datasets).
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Dried botanical pieces (e.g., sliced or chopped plant material) with a sweet, raisin-like aroma profile depending on the plant part used and drying/roasting intensity
- Low visible foreign matter (stems, stones, soil) and uniform cut size for consistent infusion performance
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture as a core buyer specification for dried botanicals to reduce mold risk and preserve aroma
- Infusion strength consistency (e.g., brew color/aroma intensity) commonly evaluated in buyer approval samples
Grades
- Buyer/private specifications are common (botanical identity, cleanliness, moisture, foreign matter, sensory profile) rather than a single global grading standard
Packaging
- Food-grade lined cartons or multiwall bags for bulk dried material
- Retail tea bags in barrier packaging (e.g., foil pouches) to protect against moisture and aroma loss
ProcessingDesigned for hot-water infusion; some product formats may be milled into granules or blended with other botanicals for instant or mixed-herbal tea products
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Sourcing/harvest or collection -> cleaning and sorting -> drying (and optional roasting) -> cutting/milling -> microbial/foreign-matter controls -> packing (bulk or tea-bag conversion) -> distribution via specialty retail, modern trade, and e-commerce
Demand Drivers
- Consumer interest in functional herbal beverages and traditional botanical ingredients
- Diaspora and specialty-channel demand for familiar East Asian herbal tea products
Temperature
- Ambient storage is typical; control humidity and avoid heat exposure to protect aroma and reduce quality deterioration
- Dry-chain integrity (moisture barrier packaging and dry warehousing) is critical to prevent mold and off-odors
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is generally managed in months (not days) when kept sealed, dry, and protected from odor transfer; once opened, moisture control becomes the main driver of quality retention
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighHovenia tea is frequently positioned with functional or wellness messaging, which increases risk of reclassification (food vs. supplement/medicinal product/novel food) and enforcement on labeling and health claims across jurisdictions; non-compliant claims can trigger border holds, delistings, or recalls even if the product is otherwise safe.Align product classification and claims with destination-market rules; maintain substantiation files, compliant labeling translations, and a claim-free fallback SKU for sensitive markets.
Food Safety MediumDried botanicals can face contamination risks (microbial load, mold, foreign matter, pesticide residues, heavy metals) and quality loss if humidity control fails during storage and shipping.Implement supplier approval, incoming COA verification, moisture control, and risk-based testing plans; use validated drying and hygienic handling with robust packaging barriers.
Adulteration And Authenticity MediumBotanical products are vulnerable to substitution or mislabeling of plant part/species, which can create safety, compliance, and reputational risks and complicate customs/inspection outcomes.Use authenticated botanical specifications, supplier traceability, and fit-for-purpose identity testing (e.g., macroscopic/microscopic review and/or chemical/DNA methods as appropriate).
Supply Concentration MediumIf commercial-grade supply is concentrated in a limited set of processors or regions, localized disruptions (crop variability, facility issues, regulatory actions) can affect continuity because alternative validated suppliers may be limited for buyers requiring consistent sensory and compliance performance.Qualify at least two independent suppliers and maintain standardized sensory and compliance specs to enable faster substitution.
Sustainability
- Traceability and documented sourcing (cultivated vs. wild-collected) to manage biodiversity and land-use concerns where wild collection is part of supply
- Agrochemical stewardship and residue compliance for botanical ingredients used as foods/infusions
- Packaging waste and barrier-material use for moisture and aroma protection in retail formats
Labor & Social
- Working conditions and fair compensation in smallholder or collection-based botanical supply chains
- Occupational safety in drying/processing operations (dust exposure, heat hazards) and basic labor compliance audits for export-oriented facilities
FAQ
What is hovenia tea made from?Hovenia tea is an herbal infusion product made from parts of the Japanese raisin tree (Hovenia dulcis). It is typically sold as dried botanical material for brewing (loose or tea bags), and sometimes as instant mixes or concentrates depending on the product format.
Why is regulatory compliance a major trade risk for hovenia tea?Because hovenia tea is often marketed with wellness or functional messaging, it can be treated differently across countries (as a conventional food/tea, a supplement, or another regulated category). If labeling or health claims are not aligned with destination-market rules, products may face border holds, delistings, or recalls even when basic food safety controls are in place.
What handling practices matter most in shipping and storing hovenia tea?Moisture control is the key factor: keep the product sealed in barrier packaging, store it in dry conditions, and prevent humidity exposure during transport and warehousing. Managing foreign matter and maintaining traceability also supports smoother quality verification and compliance checks.
Sources
Hovenia Tea Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Raw materials: Dried Hovenia Dulcis Fruit
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